John's Unique Resort Carriacou

So, <br>Went to the masaya markets, makes you really wonder why Canadian Health organizations are so anal retentive about sanitary practices. There are pieces of meat, sitting in blazing heat, with flies all over them, everywhere. You can also buy half dead chickens, vegetarians must just be ******. Started my spanish classes as well. Fun Fact: the word Papaya in Cuba, means vagina... could get very confusing if you happen to be ...

... views.<br>One of the finest beaches in the Caribbean is on Grenada - the Grand Anse. Several miles of brilliant white sand and crystal clear seas. Here you will find the most exclusive hotel on the island the Spice Island Resort, owner ...

... br><br> <br>Golf is the real sport of the island, with an 18-hole course designed by Jim Fazio. The 60-acre course dramatically rises up and around Mount Royal, and is complete with palm trees and waterfalls.<br><br>The rooms themselves were well appointed, and the internet even worked (the technology in the islands isn't always that great ...

... There are many historical sights to see which can give you an insight into the history of the island, including spooky stories of the Cannabalistic Carib Indians that first inhabitted the island. There is a great nautical interest in the island, ranging from the many annual boat races to the great diving in any of the 30 dive sites in Grenada &amp; 20 in carriacuo, there are many dive tours going on every day. As you can see this is truly an island with plentiful activity ...

So today was to be the sailing Catamaran and beach party day.....or so we thought! The materials have been updated (have to think we had something to do with that..), however, Princess listed their "Party Cruise &amp; Beach" excursion on a Catmaran. I even called Princes to make sure it was a Sailing Catamaran with nets, etc....So, we got on to the bus that took us over to an area where ...

A very, very hot day in Grenada (high 80's / high 20's). When it showers, it feels very warm and almost dries instantly to your skin (very refreshing). We did some brief shopping today (Spice Islands). Ready to head sail to Bonaire (near South America) for tonight and tomorrow. One more port to go before sailing back to the USA, where we stop in Aruba on Wednesday (big shopping day).

... that the van's brakes were changed every 3 months. Good stuff!<br><br>As we approached our first stop being the Annandale Falls, beautiful black women could be seen with their colourful fruit baskets on top of their heads up the road. We got out of the van and proceeded to walk in their directions while enjoying the surroundings. They greeted us with open arms and a few laughs were exchanged. They were quite pleasant ...

... ruins of an old hotel as well as a perfect viewing area. We had our lunch on the cliff overlooking the blow-hole which was as regular as Old Faithful and as we were about to leave, a man drove up who asked if we'd like to buy it. We asked how much and he said "many, many dollars". Our typical reply was, "is that EC or US?" He laughed. His young partner had never seen the blow-hole, even though he was a local. Imagine that.

... the end of January during Grenada's annual Port Louis Sailing Festival. We walked about two miles to beautiful Grand Anse Beach and parked our hot and sweaty selves on some vacant beach chairs under a large shady tree. A few minutes later, a local man came up to ask us how we were and if we were enjoying the day. Yes, we said, thank you for asking. Then he turned around and let us read his tee-shirt. It said simply "beach chair operator". Ah ha ...

... terribly amusing. About four other boats in anchorage. Went ashore in dinghy. Beach set up for large parties: many deck chairs, all stacked, large buffet table, stone gazebo, restrooms, bar, cooking facility. Speculated that it must be for a cruise ship. Paul, Sue and I walked up hill to village. Spectacular view of anchorage. Lovely sunset.